January 20, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: Iam writing on behalf of Danny Farley. I have had the honor of having Danny as a student in my high school art classes for two years. Danny has such a unique personality and it has been a joy to see him grow and develop as an individual and an artist. First, Danny has a personality all of his own. He is witty, outgoing, sociable, humorous, and. always positive. Danny can make light of any situation and he always puts a smile on my face. Other students want to be around him because he exudes joy and positive energy. He is encouraging of others and always willing to bea friend. He is an example of an individual that lives life to the fullest, enjoying and appreciating each moment. Second, Danny has incredible artistic talent. I believe that artists have two types of talent; earned talent and natural talent. It was quick for me to see last year that Danny possessed an incredibly amount of natural talent (more than I did at his age). Not only are his technical skills quite advanced without any professional training, Danny also has a creative eye for problem solving. He is able to create stunning artworks independently and think critically about how to improve his work. These are skills I try to teach all of my students, and as a future employee Danny’s skills will be an asset in whatever role he has. Third, Danny has a maturity level higher than most students his age. Although he can have fun, he also has the self-control to know when to focus. Danny has a depth of soul that allows him to think deeply about matters beyond surface-level knowledge. This depth not only helps in the success of his artwork, but he also understands humanity on a different level. It is refreshing to participate in meaningful, thought-provoking conversations with a student of his age. Its for these reasons that I highly recommend Danny Farley. He is incredibly unique and possesses many skills that make him an asset in any position, y A Sincerely, Heidi Rhodes Springport Schools Visual Arts Instructor